Microsoft unveils Samsung ATIV-S Windows Phone 8 device

Looks like Microsoft wanted to break the news of the new Samsung ATIV-S Windows Phone 8 device as Ben Rudolph just posted his thoughts on the new phone, being unveild today at IFA.

The specs for the device are exactly as reported earlier with the addition of GorillaGlass 2 and either 16GB or 32GB models, both with expandable storage via microSD…

From the post:

“Inside the crazy-thin 8.7mm brushed aluminum chassis is a huge 4.8” HD Super AMOLED display made from Corning Gorilla Glass 2 (read: tough to break, but still light)and a rundown of killer specs: 1.5Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB of onboard RAM, and an 8MP autofocus rear camera and 1.9MP front-facing camera. You’ll have the choice of two storage capacities – 16GB or 32GB – and both models have a MicroSD slot for expanded storage. Backing all of this up is a massive 2300mAh battery to keep you rocking all day.”

The brushed aluminium chassis is cerainly a weclome change from the traditional plastic that Samsung uses in their devices and the 4.8” display should make many users quite happy.

No carriers were announced for the ATIV-S, which may be a good thing as it indicates a wide-availablity amongist many service providers in the coming months.

I was really hoping for it to look more like the current S3. This to me is really boring and bland (although anything will after using a lumia 900) Still, I feel as though they could have really done something here and decided not too.Specs are great, but it's nothing more then what we will see form Nokia in the coming days. I suggest everyone hold off, Nokia has design plans up their sleeve that aren't mere copies of existing (or in this case old) designs.

I like the look of this phone but can't agree with more with Nokia and there design plans. Nokia are going all out and its up to the rest to keep up or better them. Still the Samsung, all be it an oldy with the WP8 OS thrown in, is a good looking, good spec phone!

Some people want more storage capacity. 32GB is MORE than enough for the average consumer. I know some people that would love to have 64GB of storage. I certainly will be getting a 32GB version, just not sure if it will be a Samsung or Nokia.

Yeah, but I wanted at least 32gb which is y I held onto my focus for so long until it wouldn't connected to the PC and got data connection issues. So with that said I would love the 32gb model and hopefully it supports 64gb or higher microsd cards :D

Oh I completely understand that some people would want more space. I'm just suggesting that a base of 16GB would be good and adding a 64GB MicroSD or greater might be a wise move. if you ever need to change phones etc, the bulk of your data would be on your SD card instead of the phone. I have 8GB avaliable on my 900. Haven't really missed having all of my music on my phone. Regardless its good to have the option of 16 or 32 to appease the masses. I'm kinda digging this device, I'll wate until next week when I see in person what Nokia has to offer.

Anybody looking at it and get the feeling it at least don't look as much the same as SIII? I mean its the same device, but I only seen the white version and it looks tacky and ....ugly. This is like a refined SIII...or am I wrong?

looks like the people who wanted the charging connector on bottom got their wish, however, in the car, you will have to have you phonoe upside down in the cup hold instead of right side up for viewing purposes. I does look good and not so plastic, but I wish somehow the could have somehow brought some of the beautiful asthetics to the front face other than the gorgeous home button.

Wow. That is a beautiful phone. I love the brushed metal and the 4.8" screen. Since I'm using the Titan II, I can never go back to anything smaller so this is right in my wheelhouse. If HTC's WP8 Titan isn't impressive, then this will be my next. Wierd though, I seem to be the only one on this site would could care less about Nokia. It's either HTC or Sammy for me.

What I think is so neat... That the WPx community can talk about what they like in a phone (hardware/vendor) while still having a robust OS/UI in common. A banal observation, I know, but it just clicked for me as I read this article's comments. If it is necessary or appropriate to bash (which I feel is my right as a former user of each), iPhone distinguishing factors = black/white, memory and apps installed. Android, diverse vendors/ hardware and OS sprawl. We really do have a nice middle ground community.

GO NOKIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I own a samsung focus and I 'remember' how samsung didn't care about us and was joyfully copying the iphone to it's beloved crapdroid phones!
and this phone looks like an android LOL ....IT'S AN ANDROIDDDDDDD!!!!!!

Great News Sprint will be major carrier. So all you doubt sprint well seems you all are fools who left sprint to go other providers get nokia. I knew sprint will get it has they know wp8 will be good for them

Looks Fantastic
Just a shame that Outlook Synchronising is still not working properly as notes are still not included.
Have to Stick with Apple until Windows 8 will be fully functional.
As WP8 is not up to scratch when synchronising so wont be the tablet software i believe.
I have not found a response yet that would tell when these shortcommings will be implemented.